Join The Team – trantteam.ca

No experience necessary. Passion required.

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For all positions: Individuals from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. This includes women, racialized minorities, LGBTQ+ applicants, and applicants with disabilities, as well as first-generation university students (those whose parents do not hold university degrees). Individuals who have faced obstacles that have hindered their education and productivity are encouraged to apply. Nationality will not be considered in any personnel decision, although it does play a role in the cost of tuition at the University of Windsor for graduate students.

Note for Scientists at Risk Although our funding only extends so far, we recognize that by having the privilege to conduct science, we have a responsibility to do it ethically and for the betterment of all. For that reason, whenever possible, we do aim to provide preference for qualified Afghan, Congolese, Ethiopian, Haitian, Palestinian, Sudanese, Ukrainian, and Yemeni residents. We also provide preference for trans-identifying (or those with trans-identifying family members) American residents under the current political climate. This list is subject to change as circumstances change. I really hope it gets shorter. I fear it won't. Other scientists, who face persecution for non-violent political, or personal status (i.e. sexuality or gender) from anywhere in the world are also offered the same preference. If we can't help you personally due to either qualifications, field of work, or a lack of funding, then we will try to help you find an equally welcome environment in another Canadian lab within our network.

Open Positions

I am currently accepting applications for the following positions. Female and sexual minority students are especially encouraged to apply.

SEEKING: Postdoctoral Researcher in Analytical-Wine and Spirits Chemistry

SEEKING: Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Biology

SEEKING: Postdoctoral Researcher in Peptide Synthesis

SEEKING: Postdoctoral Researcher in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis

SEEKING: Postdoctoral Researcher in Formulation Science

Computational Chemists and Total Synthesis Experts Are Always Welcome!

Looking for 2025 Grad School?

We have now closed applications from outside North America for Fall 2025. North American-based applicants may still submit through March 2025. An exception will be made for candidates with extensive molecular modelling experience who are looking to pursue a PhD in the field, or for a peptide chemist with SOME previous experience ; we will also continue to support scholars at risk leaving warzones with positions available year round as needed. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are especially encouraged to apply. Applications for Fall 2026 will open in November 2025-February 2026.

Note: The positions are open until filled. If you are interested, please submit your application with a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter contextualizing your experience for the positions.

I am also currently looking for new first year (class of 2029) undergrad volunteers or Outstanding Scholars!

Grad Students For Sep. 2026

I am no longer considering applicants for Fall 2025 or January 2026. Exceptions are possible for those with experience and interest in computational chemistry, or computational structural biology, or for those leaving warzones.

If you are interested for Fall 2026, please submit your application between November 2025-March 2026 when we will reopen consideration of applicants.

Candidates can be interested in synthetic or computational chemistry with some demonstrable experience in either field required. A publication record is not required. Special encouragement is given for those with non-traditional backgrounds. I am not currently accepting graduate students in molecular or microbiology or biomedical engineering.

Note: I do not accept students whose primary experience and background is nanoparticle synthesis, this is generally not synthetic chemistry.

Undergraduate Volunteers

If you are interested, please submit your resumé/CV and a copy (a screenshot is fine, official is definitely not required) of your high school or university transcript. At this time, we are only considering FIRST year students to join the group